adoptionism
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/əˈdɑpʃəˌnɪzəm/
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/əˈdɒpʃəˌnɪzəm/
theological doctrine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adoptionism' originates from the Latin word 'adoptio', meaning 'adoption', combined with the suffix '-ism', indicating a doctrine or belief.
Historical Evolution
'Adoptio' transformed into the Medieval Latin 'adoptionismus', and eventually became the modern English word 'adoptionism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of adopting', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific theological doctrine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Christian theological doctrine that holds that Jesus was adopted as the Son of God at his baptism, resurrection, or ascension.
Adoptionism was considered heretical by mainstream Christianity.
Last updated: 2025/05/12 05:21